Spilling the Tea on Cross Culture Comedy: Jesse Appell’s Journey in China
In this episode, comedian and tea enthusiast Jesse Appell of Jesse's Teahouse takes us on a journey from studying Chinese comedy to building an online tea business. He shares how navigating different cultures shaped his perspective on laughter, authenticity, and community. From mastering traditional Chinese cross-talk comedy to reinventing himself after a life-changing move, Jesse and host Brian Lowery discuss adaptation and the unexpected paths that bring meaning to our lives.
Brian Lowery
Brian Lowery is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and a social psychologist by training. He received his doctorate from UCLA in 2001 with a minor in statistical methods.
Jesse Appell
Jesse Appell
I am an independent creative, entrepreneur and intercultural comedian based in Beijing who uses comedy as a means to bridge cultural divides.
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